Summary
If your employer terminated you without pay and left you far from home, you may have grounds for a complaint with the California Labor Commissioners Office. Wage claims typically cover unpaid wages and benefits, while personal property issues may require a separate claim or small claims court case. In California, small claims court can handle property cases up to $10,000. For the restraining order issue in Arizona, the dismissal of violation charges depends on the prosecutors decision and evidence. If you missed a trial, contact the court immediately to understand your case status.Full Conversation
My employer called the police while I was out of state and had me removed from my truck driver's job. I was not able to take a lot of my personal property with me . Can I claim the lost property when I file a wage claim
****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Generally, wage claims are for unpaid wages and benefits. For personal property, you might need to file a separate claim or a small claims court case. What state are you located in? This information could help provide more specific guidance.
California
****, in California, you may need to file a small claims court case to recover your personal property. Small claims court can handle cases involving property valued up to $*,*. For wage claims, contact the California Labor Commissioner's Office.
Would you like more information on how to file a small claims case or a wage claim?
In Chandler AZ, my ex girlfriend filed a restraining order on me. I went home and she called the police and the district attorney filed a violation charge. 2 months later my ex girlfriend went and removed the order and told the judge it was placed under bad advice . She my violation be dismissed .
****, the dismissal of the violation charge depends on several factors:
- Whether the prosecutor agrees to dismiss the charges.
- The evidence presented.
It might help to have your ex-girlfriend testify in support of your case. Consulting with a lawyer would be beneficial.
Have you already spoken to a lawyer about this?
Yes and the case went to trail. I showed evidence that I wasn't anywhere around the location
****, it sounds like you have a strong defense if you proved you weren't at the location. The outcome will depend on the evidence presented during the trial. If the trial has concluded and you were acquitted, the violation should be dismissed. If not, consult your lawyer for possible next steps.
Would you like more information on how to proceed post-trial?
I wasn't able to attend trail and I never heard from the courts
****, it's crucial to reach out to the court immediately to understand the status of your case. You might have missed important notifications. Contact your lawyer for assistance in resolving this situation and potentially rescheduling the trial. Would you like more guidance on how to contact the court or your lawyer?
Is my employer allowed to remove me from driving a truck without paying me and leaving me thousands of miles away from home
****, your employer may have violated labor laws by not paying you and leaving you far from home. You should consider filing a complaint with the California Labor Commissioner's Office for unpaid wages and possibly wrongful termination.
Would you like more information on how to file this complaint?
Yes
****, for filing a complaint with the California Labor Commissioner's Office for unpaid wages and wrongful termination, you can follow these steps:
- Gather all relevant documents (pay stubs, employment contract, etc.).
- File a complaint online via the Labor Commissioner's Office website.
- You can also visit a local office in person for assistance.
Would you like more information on finding the nearest office or on gathering the necessary documents?
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